MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN PRIMARY CARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: MIXED METHODS STUDY

• Autor(a) principal: Tamborini, Marcilene Marques de Freitas
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Colet, Christiane de Fátima, Centenaro, Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho, Souto, Eliane Nogueira de Souza, Andres, Alana Thais Gisch, Schultz, Carmen Cristiane, Silva, José Antonio Gonzales da
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Cogitare Enfermagem (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://revistas.ufpr.br/cogitare/article/view/94735
• topic: Musculoskeletal Pain; Health Personnel; COVID-19; Occupational Health; Primary Health Care.

Objective: To analyze musculoskeletal pain in primary care health professionals and their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: A mixed-methods study carried out in southern Brazil between June 2021 and February 2022. A sample of 50 participants, using questionnaires related to pain and musculoskeletal symptoms and interviews with pre-prepared scripts. Data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics and Thematic Content Analysis.Results: Most of the nursing sector participants worked 40 hours a week. The most affected areas are the shoulders, upper back, and neck, ranging from moderate (42%) to severe (10%) pain. Statistically significant differences related to pain and fear of contracting COVID-19 between those with previous health problems and nurses.Conclusion: Given that pain can be associated with working conditions, it is essential to identify risk factors to avoid further damage to workers' health.